multifamily

adjective

mul·​ti·​fam·​i·​ly ˌməl-tē-ˈfam-lē How to pronounce multifamily (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈfa-mə-lē
: involving or common to more than one family
a multifamily home
In contrast to single-family housing, where residents typically pay directly based on the amount of water used, there are several models for billing multifamily residents …Elizabeth A. Wentz et al.

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The exact types and numbers of homes in the residential area are not yet known, though application materials show a range of eight to 15 units per acre and possible multifamily housing. Rose Evans july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025 What emerged was a clean CEQA exemption for homebuilders in urban multifamily areas. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025 In fact, during recessions, Class B multifamily housing (higher-end workforce housing) in suburban markets often outperforms luxury properties, as renters move toward affordability, yet still maintain a certain standard for their lifestyle. Ellie Perlman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Leaderboard Dave Bragg was appointed CFO of UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), a multifamily real estate investment trust, effective July 24. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for multifamily

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First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multifamily was in 1903

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“Multifamily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifamily. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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